2016 KWD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.1247 SCR

YEARLY LOW

41.8279 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.9106 SCR

2016 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 48.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 41.8279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2968 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0256 to the December average rate of 43.8208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 48.1247 was down 0.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.2740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240,623 SCR

2015 Average 221,163 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 209,140 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,483.78 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.8262

42.8619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 43.9947, compared to 43.8265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.2422 SCR (High: 48.1247 / Low: 42.8825). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9583 SCR (High: 44.3991 / Low: 43.4407).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.2422

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7735 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 44.6625) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.4429), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7803 (-5.86%).

2016 Avg (February) 44.6625

2015 Avg (February) 47.4429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.0812	42.1554	43.0256
February	48.1247	42.8825	44.6625
March	44.9594	43.0649	44.1305
April	46.7323	42.3179	44.5511
May	45.9436	43.1429	44.1861
June	44.4952	41.8279	43.4126
July	44.6325	42.2115	43.5684
August	44.6220	43.3434	43.8931
September	44.3991	43.4407	43.9658
October	44.2013	43.1638	43.7987
November	44.4476	43.2486	43.9119
December	44.2808	43.0390	43.8208